Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
210 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Mauganj. 49.6% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mauganj, which ranks 54 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 12.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 2,399 registered service enterprises.